Cultural Practices and Customs MCQ Test 1

1. In the annual 'Boryeong Mud Festival' in South Korea, what is the primary cultural activity involving mud?

2. Which Southeast Asian country is known for the traditional practice of 'Pukau' during wedding ceremonies, involving the groom being secluded in a decorated room?

3. In the 'Cheung Chau Bun Festival' in East Asia, participants climb a tower covered with buns. In which region does this unique tradition take place?

4. What Polynesian tradition involves the ancient art of 'Tatau,' a form of tattooing that represents cultural identity and milestones?

5. Which country is credited with the creation of the martial art form known as Kung Fu?

6. In which European country does the 'La Tomatina' festival involve massive tomato fights among participants?

7. Which Asian country is known for the unique tradition of 'Kanamara Matsuri,' a festival centered around the phallus?

8. What is the traditional greeting in the Maasai culture of East Africa?

9. What is the primary purpose of the Japanese tea ceremony, known as 'Sadō' or 'Chadō'?

10. Which culture celebrates the Lunar New Year with various customs, including dragon and lion dances?

11. What cultural practice involves the painting of eggs in vibrant colors during the spring season?

12. What traditional Inuit practice involves the creation of temporary shelters made from blocks of compacted snow?

13. What Caribbean celebration involves participants covering themselves in mud, oil, and paint to symbolize unity and equality?

14. What South American festival involves the 'Dance of the Devils,' where performers don elaborate costumes to depict various demons and spirits?

15. What African cultural practice involves the creation of elaborate hairstyles with intricate patterns and symbolic meanings?

16. Which cultural practice involves the creation of intricate designs using colored powders, often during festivals?

17. In which country is the Holi festival celebrated with the throwing of colored powders and water balloons?

18. Which cultural feast involves the preparation of a traditional dish known as 'Hangi' in New Zealand?

19. In the Zoroastrian tradition, what is the significance of the festival 'Nowruz'?

20. What is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony known as?

21. Which African festival involves the wearing of vibrant masks and costumes to celebrate the harvest season?

22. Which Asian country practices 'Corpse Handling Rituals,' where families unearth the remains of deceased relatives for cleaning and redressing?

23. Which cultural celebration involves the exchange of gifts and the lighting of candles for eight consecutive nights?

24. What South American cultural tradition involves the creation of detailed, portable altars known as 'retablos' to express gratitude or seek divine intervention?

25. What is the primary purpose of the Indian festival 'Raksha Bandhan'?

26. What cultural practice involves the throwing of colorful powder to celebrate the arrival of spring?

27. What Central European country celebrates 'Krampusnacht,' where demonic creatures roam the streets during the Christmas season?

28. What is the primary purpose of the Tibetan Buddhist ritual known as 'Sky Burial'?

29. Which South American country is renowned for the dance and music style known as the 'Samba'?

30. In which country do people celebrate the festival of 'Diwali' with the lighting of oil lamps and fireworks?

31. Which Asian country is known for its celebration of 'Chuseok,' a harvest festival featuring ancestral rituals and traditional dances?

32. Which African country celebrates the 'Ka'el' ceremony, a traditional wrestling festival where young men showcase strength and agility?

33. In which country is the Holi festival widely celebrated?

34. In the ancient Egyptian 'Festival of Bubastis,' what feline deity was honored, and what cultural activities took place?

35. What is the traditional Maori feast known as in New Zealand?

36. Which ancient Mesoamerican civilization practiced the ritual of 'bloodletting' as a sacred offering to the gods?

37. What is the primary purpose of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated in Chinese and Vietnamese cultures?

38. Which country is known for the custom of afternoon tea?

39. What is the traditional Maori greeting in New Zealand?

40. Which African country celebrates the 'Gerewol' festival, where men engage in a beauty contest to attract potential mates?

41. What African cultural practice involves the creation of complex beadwork patterns to convey messages and stories?

42. What North American indigenous tradition involves the 'Sun Dance,' a ceremony with rituals like piercing and dancing around a sacred pole?

43. What is the primary purpose of the Chinese festival 'Dragon Boat Race'?

44. What is the primary ingredient in the Mexican dish 'guacamole'?

45. Which Latin American tradition involves breaking colorful piñatas filled with candies and treats during celebrations?

46. What Latin American tradition involves breaking colorful piñatas filled with candies and treats during celebrations?

47. What is the primary purpose of the Mexican holiday 'Día de los Muertos'?

48. What Pacific island nation practices the 'Land Diving' ceremony, where men jump from tall towers with vines tied to their ankles?

49. Which indigenous Australian ceremony involves intricate body paintings and storytelling through dance, preserving cultural knowledge?

50. Which cultural practice involves the breaking of a decorated clay pot as part of a celebration?